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Questions over policing and World Cup bid after violent Wembley scenes
Britain and Ireland are hoping to mount a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup, but Sunday's scenes may have dealt those hopes a major blow, according to some observers.
Police treats death of missing woman found headless in Salcombe as murder
Metropolitan Police's specialist crime command has opened a murder investigation into the brutal death of Ms.Mee Kuen Chong.
Roger Federer may have played his final Wimbledon event
The Swiss ace was eliminated by Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals last night
Brutal attack over mask joke leaves dad with ruptured eyeball, fractured cheekbone
The victim is now blind in the right eye and needs to undergo another major surgery to rebuild his fractured cheekbone.
Headless body found in Salcombe finally indentified as missing pensioner
She was reported missing on June 11 before her body was found on June 27, 200 miles from her home.
Princess Eugenie shares photo of son August from Green Park visit
The royal and her husband Jack Brooksbank welcomed their son August Philip Hawke on Feb. 9.
Amber Heard returns to London months after Johnny Depp trial
The actress will reprise her role as Mera in "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom."
Djokovic wins, Tsitsipas crashes and Murray shines as soggy Wimbledon returns
There have already been two virus-related withdrawals -- Britain's Johanna Konta and former men's doubles champion Frederik Nielsen, both identified as close contacts.
Prince Harry to start 'peace process' upon UK return with son Archie, says royal expert
"Bringing Archie back would be an olive branch of some sort."
Prince Harry to stay at 'divided' Frogmore Cottage for unveiling of Princess Diana statue
"The cottage is now literally split into two, meaning Harry can isolate in one half of the house."
Prince Harry's return to UK in doubt as birth of baby girl nears
Meghan Markle is due to give birth to their second child anytime soon.
Britain slams 'bullying' Myanmar over London embassy standoff
Myanmar's security forces have struggled to quell protests and a civil disobedience movement aimed at overturning the February 1 military coup.
Dollar hits one-year Yen high but stocks split
Wall Street's major indices all fell, with the Dow retreating from an all-time high as the yield on US government debt rose.
Prison officer gives birth to murderer's baby after sordid affair
The affair was uncovered after an unauthorised mobile device was found in the prisoner's cell.
Uber grants UK drivers worker status in world first
It is a massive change in the business model of a company that had argued before Britain's Supreme Court that its drivers were self-employed.
UK PM Boris Johnson vows to tackle violence against women as outrage grows
Sarah Everard was found dead days after she went missing on March 3. A police officer was later charged with her kidnap and murder.
UK police under fire after crackdown on vigil for murdered woman
Organisers had cancelled the vigil after police outlawed it because of Covid-19 restrictions, but hundreds still turned out, with tensions overspilling as Saturday night fell.
Olivia Wilde receives backlash for praising Harry Styles in 'Don't Worry Darling'
Netizens thought Olivia Wilde's "tribute" was unnecessary and driven out of love for the actor.
UK top court to rule on Uber drivers' status
Uber is calling for companies in the sector to form a joint fund that would allow drivers who work for different apps to be able to access protections and benefits such as paid holidays.
City of London pays early price of hard Brexit
Financial services -- a key driver of the British economy -- were largely omitted from the last-minute Brexit trade deal agreed between London and Brussels in late December.
London stock market facing blockbuster IPO year
The IPO market has also attracted interest in recent years due to the easier availability of financing, alongside ultra-low interest rates.
EU set to defend its market amid Brexit frustrations
London has been resisting signing up to the EU's vision of a post-Brexit "level playing field", with trade penalties if either side diverges from agreed standards.
Popular plastic surgeon suspended for sexual misconduct towards female clients
The specialist is being probed after at least three of his clients came forward with complaints of inappropriate behaviour.
UK and Ireland congratulate Biden via phone calls
Biden and top Democrats have warned that Johnson can forget about a UK-US trade deal if Brexit scuppers the hard-won peace brokered by the US.
US election result: Donald Trump's waxwork at Madame Tussauds London gets makeover
The 45th and current president of the US lost the 2020 elections to Joe Biden, who will start his 4-year term in January 2021.
Leeds woman caught flying to Dubai with £2m denies money laundering charges
The woman appeared via video link in front of Isleworth Crown Court after she was caught trying to fly to Dubai with the wads of cash.
British Airways flight makes emergency landing in Heathrow as passenger 'smelt burning'
Emergency vehicles flocked to the aircraft once it landed as passengers reportedly smelt something burning and crew members felt sick.
London startup partners with Hellmann's to test edible seaweed-based food packaging
The essential ingredient, seaweed, is farmed in northern France and is said to grow faster than paper or starch
Princess Eugenie becomes royal patron of scoliosis charity
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's daughter may face some difficulties in her third trimester due to Tier 2 restrictions in London.
Ed Sheeran spotted with newborn daughter for the first time in London
Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn kept the pregnancy a secret till their daughter -- Lyra Antartica Seaborn Sheeran was born in September.